Happy Heart Run to be held

Monday

Aug 25, 2014 at 9:00 PM

The Daily Reporter

COLDWATER — The date of the CHC Happy Heart Run is swiftly approaching, but those interested still have time to sign up for the event.Event registration forms are available at the Community Health Center of Branch County (CHC) and on the CHC website homepage at www.chcbc.com. CHC staff will also send a registration form by mail or email by calling 517-279-5282 or email at mschabloski@chcbc.com.While many have been practicing, the Happy Heart Run Committee and CHC staff have been busily planning the event. The Happy Heart Run will be held Saturday, Sept. 6, 2014, starting at 8 a.m., with registration from 7-7:40 a.m.Medals will be given to the first, second and third place runners in each age category. There is a $25 entry fee for individuals, a $40 entry fee for families and a $10 fee for those under 16 or an employee of CHC. Registration will also take place the morning of the event for an additional $5.This year, there will once again be team registrations. Teams get a discounted registration fee and can have their team names or company logo added to their t-shirt for a one-time fee of $20. For team registration rates, contact 517-279-5254.The route for this year’s Happy Heart Run will begin and end at CHC. The registration tent will be located behind the CHC pediatrics office in the parking lot off Washington Street. The start of the race will take place on Washington Street. A one mile walk-run will start at 7:40 a.m.The Happy Heart Run is made possible through the support of sponsors. The 2014 presenting sponsor is the Borgess Heart Institute. The silver-heart sponsor is Matthew Christopher, DDS. The bronze-heart sponsor is Sekisui Voltek and the read-heart sponsors are Coldwater Board of Public Utilities, Longstreet Living, Jimmy Johns, and Coldwater Obstetrics and Gynecology. The Happy Heart Run is also made possible with the support of the CHC Foundation.The CHC Happy Heart Run will again be held in conjunction with the CHC Community Fest at the Community Care and Conference Center (CCCC). Community Fest will start at 8:30 a.m. There will be activities for all ages and a free breakfast for those who visit 20 health vendors located inside the CCCC building. Free health screenings include a prostate screening, glucose screenings, foot checks, athletic heart screening for students ages 14-18, BMIs and vascular screening. Food will be served outside along with a bike rodeo, bounce house, fire truck, ambulance, AirCare, free bike helmets, smoke house, and children’s games.The CHC Happy Heart Run and Community Fest are child-friendly events and parents and grandparents are encouraged to come out for a few hours with the kids to learn healthy living habits.